Has Kuwait Airways Changed? New A330neo Flight + Kuwait Visit

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Жыл бұрын

I traveled on Kuwait Airways recently to witness the transformation of the airline. I flew on their new A330-800neo from Dubai to Kuwait City. It was a night flight with rainy weather in Dubai and fog in Kuwait. During the flight, I explored both Kuwait Airways Business and Economy class products including the seat and food. Kuwait Airways is a dry airline.
I visited Kuwait Airways' integrated operational control center (IOCC) to see how an airline operates behind the scenes. Then I visited the cabin crew training center to see how the new crew are joining the airline after the pandemic. Next, I tried out the new inflight food. There’s also a Kuwait Airways museum gallery in their headquarters.
I interviewed Kuwait Airways CEO Maen Razouqi on the transformation of the state owned carrier. It is not an easy task to transform. Previously it was functioning like a government department, the culture was bigger than the strategy. The airline needs stability and no political interference to succeed. I wish them luck and hope the blue bird will fly high and proud in the sky.
I flew out of Kuwait Airport Terminal 4 and reviewed Kuwait Airways’ Business Class lounge before departing. Have you flown Kuwait Airways recently? What are your thoughts and feedback on them?

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@lrg3834 Жыл бұрын

I love the way Kuwait Airways has preserved its history through a public-accessible museum. More legacy airlines need to do this.

@noob.168 Жыл бұрын

their tacos are so good!

@Yy12_ Жыл бұрын

thx for saying that

@mohammadalebrahim5267 Жыл бұрын

825

@JustinYiseverywhere 7 ай бұрын

I love Kuwait

@73aeroman Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Kuwait. I started my aviation journey in Kuwait back in 1988 when my mother called the airport and told them of my interest in aviation. I was invited and met by the airport official and given a tour and ended up having a pile of aviation books that I'm still in possession. I have travelled with Kuwait Airways a couple of time and loved their service. I was one of the lucky ones to travel on that hijacked aircraft (AlJabria). It was emotional and surreal.

@mustafashulqamy1844 Жыл бұрын

Wrong. 9K-ADB was Al-Mubarakiya. Al-Jabriya was 9K-ADE, which was the newer B747-400.

@ilovecan3116 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me more about Kuwait aviation I'm curious and interested to know

@johnmartinez5472 11 ай бұрын

i would so love to hear about that incident- glad to know you’re ok

@stephanfernandes9250 Жыл бұрын

I am born and brought up in Kuwait and am a Canadian citizen. I still fly Kuwait Airways and in 2 months, I will be back again in Kuwait after 2 years. Thank you for sharing this history of the country I still call home.

@LKESBO Жыл бұрын

Stephan , im proud of what u said💖💖👍

@rosecafe8105 9 ай бұрын

that so sweet your always welcome in your second home

@josephjasem7926 Жыл бұрын

As a Kuwaiti citizen I am glad to see someone who I respect and admire like Sam visit our country. Wish you had the time to visit the new T2 building under construction. Maybe next time Sam.

@SamChui Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will keep an eye on the T2 construction and opening. I believe no date has been set yet. I think Kuwaiti people deserve better travel experience.

@Almuwatan Жыл бұрын

It was original suppose to be built by 2022 but it’s now expected to be built in mid late 2023

@josephjasem7926 Жыл бұрын

@@Almuwatan ادري أخوي أحمد. وايضا تم تأجيل الافتتاح إلى سنة 2024 بسبب ظروف فترة كورونا. انا رايح شايف المشروع ومستحيل يكتمل هالسنة.

@Longer564 Жыл бұрын

I’m from Kuwait 🇰🇼

@RyanHussain-ut4np 10 ай бұрын

@@SamChui you are really nice I’m from Kuwait too ty 😅😊

@franciskt4171 Жыл бұрын

Kuwait Airways seems to be determined to to be one of the best in the coming years, as could be judged from the quality of the crew, service and attitude. Congratulations and Best Wishes... ❤️

@omarmarino-qu3tn Жыл бұрын

🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫

@British1122 6 ай бұрын

💐💐

@johnhamond6379 Жыл бұрын

Kuwait Airways is one of the first in the Arabian peninsula -proud of my Kuwaitis brothers.

@anbaha5793 9 ай бұрын

الكويتيين رجال .. اصدقائي من الكويت كثيرين ما احسنهم و ما اكرمهم .. ناس طيبين جدا جدا .

@Oskar0424 Жыл бұрын

I've travelled on KU, QR, EK, EY, AI, 9W, GF, BA, LH, DL & B6 and let me tell there is no airline that manages to nail the taste of food like Kuwait Airways. Yes, they may not have the best presentation and not a lot of options, but they just get food right. Same with the country as well, I think food in Kuwait generally tastes a lot better than what you get in a dish's native country. Btw the new T2 opens either this year or the next.

@reidhenry3452 Жыл бұрын

I lived in Kuwait 2008-2011 and in those days flew with Kuwait Airways maybe a dozen times in both business and economy on routes Kuwait to London, Rome, Doha, Dubai. The aircraft were older Boeings and Airbus. Kuwaitis endlessly criticized Kuwait Airways for the aged fleet and poor on time performance, but the flights I took were on time, crew were efficient and friendly, and the food and service was excellent. Yes the airline is dry, but I don't drink alcohol when I fly so it never mattered to me. I'm happy Kuwait Airways has now updated their fleet. In the early years of the emergence of Gulf countries Kuwait Airways was among the best airlines in the world. A new fleet will help them compete with Qatari, Emirates and Etihad.

@csume1 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the new fleet doesn’t help. Entertainment system is useless, food quality is bad and the aircraft onboard not clean at all. 😵‍💫

@nadernazar901 Жыл бұрын

Yes Sir we do criticized , cuz Kuwait is a wealthy country and our flying flag deserve butter than this .

@fortnitehighlightsbyunbrok8160 Жыл бұрын

@@nadernazar901true my brother

@JustinYiseverywhere 7 ай бұрын

Lucky Kuwait 🇰🇼 is my dream

@MH-gh Жыл бұрын

Another superb video Sam👌🏻 & what you’ve been doing for the past few years by giving a great insight into an airline’s operations, challenges, background etc. & yes, big respect to K.A that they still maintain being a dry airline

@Calebs_Aviation Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Sam! Loved seeing the very rare Airbus A330-800 neo especially in Kuwait Airways striking and beautifully livery! I hope Kuwait Airways 🇰🇼 continues to thrive and has a lot or success with their new modern fleet of aircraft! However I still miss that beautiful livery on their 747-400!!

@Minecrafter-rr3zr Жыл бұрын

I bet that was one of the smoothest landings ever! Not even a jitter when the plane touched down. Wow!

@vernyjm Жыл бұрын

Me encantan tus videos, la educación y pasión que les das, conocer otras culturas y dar consejos sobre el tema de vuelos es muy interesante 😉👌🏼 saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷

@Shaneodell35 Жыл бұрын

Long time viewer of your channel. I can not travel but through you, I get to experience the world. Thank you!💗

@lurlinebrown1947 Жыл бұрын

SAM, this air tour is enjoyable, as I have told you before in another video of yours, it’s like I am on the airplane ✈️ with you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME & SHARING ❤😊

@cybergal99 Жыл бұрын

this was a good one and very interesting .. Yes, that museum was fascinating .. thanks Sam!

@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior Жыл бұрын

What an amazing video, Sam! Thanks and cheers from NYC.

@farisal-sayed172 Жыл бұрын

Kuwait Airways has a history of being ahead of its time in many ways. I’m glad to see it do so once again with a new, refreshing strategy. Throwing tons of money and buying hundreds of planes have already been done by our neighbours, I like that KU have a vision (at last) which is to innovate from that model and show how one can do more with less in the aviation industry

@Lina_al_j Жыл бұрын

As an almost neighbor i wish kuwait airways all the best! If the food on the plane is gonna be as good as in kuwait, i would even fly just to eat hehe. Ive been to kuwait many times, since its only about an hr away, so a weekend foodie trip is totally doable from uae.

@farisal-sayed172 Жыл бұрын

@@Lina_al_j yes!! Food in Kuwait is unparalleled and they seem to be tapping into that, I’m excited to see where they go with that for sure. I do think the next step however should be towards an a La Carte food selection which would nicely complement the upgrade in business glass brought with the A330-900neos due to be delivered

@Lina_al_j Жыл бұрын

@@farisal-sayed172 i was surprised that even chain restaurants taste better in kuwait than in uae or other gulf countries. Dunno whats the secret over there 😃 but a la carte would be good for business class since other gulf carriers offer that too. Just kuwait would have a way tastier food for sure.

@johnfitzpatrick8707 Жыл бұрын

My interest in aviation actually began in Kuwait, when my father was a visiting lecturer at the university there in 1981. Then, we flew on a 747 (on the upper deck!), 9K-ADA. I've watched the growth and development of KAC over the past 40 years with much interest and I'm very glad to see that it's finally getting the investment it deserves, to see it come closer to the likes of other regional carriers. Good luck to them in the future; I hope things are finally coming together for them.

@SamChui Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. I think many of us got into aviation on a B747! :)

@yousefsulaiman9751 Жыл бұрын

hi sam, just a fact check, terminal 4 that you used in this video is a temp terminal until the main new terminal 2 which is south of T4 is completed and its gona be one of the most modern and biggest terminals in the world.

@l2etranger Жыл бұрын

2:08 best view in the house. Thank you for saving this image.✌🏾

@brandondarnes3699 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy the music you use in your videos!

@dominicant1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam for showcasing Kuwait Airways. I am a resident of Kuwait and flew in Kuwait Airways many times. One thing i wanted to tell you that they had improved a lot especially in time keeping and scheduling. I am pretty sure Kuwait airways soon will achieve the best airline under the strong leadership of Mr.Maen Razouqi.

@BonkersVr236 Жыл бұрын

I’m from Kuwait this is awesome thx so much for reviewing my country’s airline

@abdoulazizkamagate3933 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting Airlines and country as well .I saw Kuwait City when I was flying to Dubai recently. I must go there one day

@suhailshafi Жыл бұрын

Good airline with a steadily improving product. Having a museum devoted to an airline is commendable.

@skaterprofessional Жыл бұрын

I loved flying Kuwait Airways some time ago… super amazing B777 cabin and crew were amazing!

@donnadwarika6370 Жыл бұрын

Thank you always Sam for your beautiful videos .

@kelbyglass5743 Жыл бұрын

Sam, great video. I am currently working in Kuwait and will definitely have to visit the museum.

@wagnerbejaranocarvalho9971 Жыл бұрын

Good evening Sam, this is a honor be received by the CEO, and u deserve it, another fantastic video, and if u could u would like have this kind of 747 model from Kuwait airways , in your living room.

@oliverdustingmartinez Ай бұрын

Nice videos! Please, don't erase them never, never.

@chanakabandara3892 Жыл бұрын

I loved Kuwait airways and there cabin crew as well because my first journey was from CMB to KWI with KU ❤💚✈️

@73aeroman Жыл бұрын

Sam, I liked your video (especially about Kuwait Airways) and now I am a subscriber 👍👍

@asrbeknabiyev2066 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sam for introducing Kuwait Airways I will fly from Kuwait to new york

@vyomakeshaconsultancy3406 Жыл бұрын

A good insight Sam into how Kuwait Airways operate and their new proposition in this competitive aviation world well done cheers.Gowra

@faisalalhamazi2361 11 ай бұрын

Welcome to your second home Kuwait Mr Sam so nice video I try Kuwait Airways many times 2 times in first class to Bangkok its so friendly Staff and the food was so delicious about the ticket price it's better than another Airways but catch the offers Good luck Kuwait Airways and I wish more Of development and progress 💙🇰🇼👍🏼

@SayedHussainAlmosawy 9 ай бұрын

Landing was Butter Smooth There

@neiltechramos4731 Жыл бұрын

I am a filipino and work in kuwait for 22 years and i am keep fly kuwait airways . how they take care of their passengers and treat them i really love it.😊

@djhams Жыл бұрын

As a Kuwait-born Indian-American, it is nice to see a glimpse of the country I called home for 18+ years. I doubt I will ever visit, so this was nice to see from afar.

@7p.8a 9 ай бұрын

Ur wellcome in kuwait every time ! Hope u visit kuwait soon ❤

@zaji7 8 ай бұрын

if you ever visit Kuwait you are very welcome..in-fact I invite you to a tour around my country free of charge when ever you wish to visit.

@patriciafuchs5970 Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to have a dry airline. The crew seem very friendly and nice. Your meal looked wonderful. The economy meal looked okay. Hope you enjoyed your flight.

@bsr3074 Жыл бұрын

As a former flight attendant of Kuwait Airways, it's nice to find this video. Lots of memories..

@7p.8a 9 ай бұрын

Wellcome to kuwait❤

@WarlordMoA Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you’ve went out of your comfort zone and enjoyed what the Middle East has to offer, Kuwait is a jewel of the arab world.

@surya27815 Жыл бұрын

Hi sam,Nice Video... Love Kuwait airways

@jeejee77734 6 ай бұрын

My dad and grand dad worked for this airlines since the beginning of it starting. Have been flowing Kuwait 🇰🇼 airways all my life! Some of my best memories in life are from my childhood going to Kuwait❤ I’m excited for what lies ahead for the future for this company!

@l2etranger Жыл бұрын

14:30 🙏🏾✌🏾many of us in other industries still have the same passion. Thank you.

@RommelZrana12457 Жыл бұрын

Sam Sir amazing as always. Love you and stay safe

@celalaltunok980 Жыл бұрын

Great CEO by the way. Respect!

@ilovecan3116 Жыл бұрын

Kuwait people , governance, management are seriously awesome and so welcoming . Hip hip hurray and kudos to Kuwaitians

@SLMN9 Жыл бұрын

Kuwaitis

@zaji7 8 ай бұрын

From a Kuwaiti Thanks for the compliments

@Sumithwaruna5 Жыл бұрын

I been three times riyadh to Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka to riyadh via Kuwait by Kuwait airways.was everything so good...so love to watch this .

@doctor3264 Жыл бұрын

Nice museum, proud people

@ubaidbhat2002 Жыл бұрын

Sam Chui makes every airline look amazing... best airline videos on this channel

@typicalpurpleshorts Жыл бұрын

As an avgeek, I love Sam’s video!

@Kidteracy 11 ай бұрын

I highly appreciate the service given in Kuwait Airways... hats off🎉🎉🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👌👌🥇🏆💯🎉

@go011 Жыл бұрын

I love kuwait airways.I fly them all the time.They have an amazing history and legacy .

@sivayamsiva9343 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Kuwait Airways flight views and useful detailed information congratulations 👌👌👌

@samrahrahman406 Жыл бұрын

Sam i love 💘 the video i always subscribe

@russiantrash. Жыл бұрын

Continue your work bro, I really like the content of your youtube content. Best wishes from me to you and your family🤝👋

@amazon4716 Жыл бұрын

Great work on hiring a diverse group of employees 👏 Since your customers are diverse as well... communication would not be an issue.

@lolalumikola Жыл бұрын

Really good video! It's always interesting to see this kind of exotic good quality airlines that are not that famous yet

@Robinslama10012 Жыл бұрын

Sam I’m a big fan of you I love all yours video

@BelzDJ Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video, full of backgrounds, thank you so much Sam

@zanegps4account115 Жыл бұрын

thank you Sam for sharing your trips to other countries and I would love to see more your vid are the best ❤

@ianatkinson3974 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam made me really want to fly with them

@jd-fm3uk Жыл бұрын

the goats on my farm love to watch ur videos!

@j2919 9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy your visit in Kuwait And we’re waiting to see you again 💙🇰🇼🇰🇼🇰🇼

@Free_palestine977 Жыл бұрын

I’m a kuwait citizen I’m so happy that Sam tried our airline

@amandant Жыл бұрын

The view from cockpit when take off really nice

@nasseraldous Жыл бұрын

I searched this video because in 3:00PM 24 July I will travel to Jordan for the second time with the new kuwaiti airport so I will see what's in the new airport and welcome to KW

@camerond169 Жыл бұрын

Love the bluebird logo!

@Ozinchanel Жыл бұрын

Ahlan Wa syahlan. Nice flight, yummy Food.

@celalaltunok980 Жыл бұрын

Great airline, love it!

@Thrillz_Ryan Жыл бұрын

Recently flew with them and its amazing! They are very kind and upro date! They're terminals are very nice!I live in kuwait and it's very cool here

@7p.8a 9 ай бұрын

Wellcome to kuwait Bro ❤❤

@marcin8676 Жыл бұрын

the Kuwait Airways food looks awesome!

@Odontomango Жыл бұрын

That's so rare! I've seen so many A330neo these days, but they are always the 900. You see them often in South East Asia airports. This is actually my first time seeing any Airline operating the 800 version.

@Selim.zor_ Жыл бұрын

I also make beautiful videos like you @samchui can you support my channel

@jenkins2 Жыл бұрын

Air Greenland is also operating a -800 if I‘m not mistaking

@the_fitness_doc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your high quality content man ❤

@marilynantilla7968 Жыл бұрын

I am still flabbergasted & awed how Sam is able to get these behind the scenes of the airlines & airports. These videos are highly informative. Thank you Sam.

@s125ish Жыл бұрын

$$$

@ronaldcuieii8639 Жыл бұрын

Hey Sam, very nice. The A330NEOs look good with the bigger engines. Overall they look bigger. Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

@theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Sam Chui: Thanks you so much for this remarkable video about the Kuwait Airlines today’s in February of 2023 in the Middle East 2023❤❤❤

@moaziz23 10 ай бұрын

Flew Kuwait on First Class and gotta say, its spacious and clean. Got good sleep. If you fly Kuwait, book Business and upgrade to First. Absolutely worth it.

@monica93304 Жыл бұрын

Fantastick video.

@Demosthenas Жыл бұрын

I've only seen one of their aircraft once and that was in MNL I believe. I don't see them often in my travels. Thanks for this I was curious about them.

@Nooticus Жыл бұрын

Great video

@ezy6045 Жыл бұрын

I love the A330 neo Sam I flew Virgin A339 and it is a lovely aircraft

@stevehathaway4715 Жыл бұрын

Very charming and nice airline. Also nice products and people. If they were flying long haul, I´d miss a sip of a good red wine maybe for dinner but the seats look confortable though.

@sissi8704 Жыл бұрын

I flew on Kuwait Airways in 1999 from Geneva (Switzerland) to New Delhi. It was my first time in India. The airline had a weekly flight from Geneva. The service in economy was very good. The airport in Kuwait was small. I enjoyed my trip.

@7p.8a 9 ай бұрын

Ur wellcome to kuwait airways hope u visit kuwait soon!❤

@xvsj-s2x Жыл бұрын

Bravo 👏 ❤

@jassagill8755 Жыл бұрын

Great Bro

@user-iu1qj1jp9e 10 ай бұрын

I like it ❤

@SpeedTex Жыл бұрын

wow this sam guy must have the highest level of security clearance, I mean this is a rare privilege..hats off to you sir sam!

@sanjayvishwakarma7774 Жыл бұрын

Kuwait Airways flight best vlogs good delicious food

@nikhils9578 Жыл бұрын

great fan of you!!!!

@noisyboy178 Жыл бұрын

love you sam. amazing content

@WORMGERM Жыл бұрын

Another well balanced non biased review from Sam Chui.

@megustaq8 Ай бұрын

New airport in the making ! Lets go Kuwait Airways!

@lanfrancopignoli5553 Жыл бұрын

I flew with Kuwait airways and I had a very good time

@chotaire Жыл бұрын

So good to look at Kuwait after all those years ♥

@lean_sumek Жыл бұрын

Sam, i love to watch your travels incredibly helpful and happy

@Q8.kwt965 10 ай бұрын

Really love this flight🇰🇼😍

@wec00l 11 ай бұрын

Kuwait Airways is one of the top 50 in the world, salute to you, I hope it was a great experience, Welcome to Kuwait sam

@abdullakc Жыл бұрын

I was working there. in their data center. We built IOCC Cameras in that department before they moved to the HQ. i wish i could come back to Kuwait airways.